If I tell enough people I am training for a marathon, I will be too embarrassed to ever back out of actually doing it.

3.10.2010

Back to the Track

Tonight was my first official track workout since, like September (pre-break). HRRC met at the outdoor track. Some new faces, plenty of the old gang. Minor problem: it was 30 degrees. It was dark. It was snowing. We ran anyway.

Despite it being dark, cold, snowing, and very windy by the end, this was actually a pretty good workout for me. I kept it even on the pace for the entire workout and actually did my last 800 faster. Felt good and strong the whole time and was glad I went, despite the weather. It's running in this kind of weather that make you stronger. And appreciative of the daylight. And sun. And temps above 40.

Speedwork on a track always makes me think of spring...hope it comes soon!

BTW, thanks on dropping down your perspective for me on my post. It was appreciated. And I, for one, don't think you don't give yourself enough credit for being a good Runner (yes, with the capital R)!